●a ˈbargaining counter (BrE) ( a ˈbargaining chipNAmE, BrE) a special advantage in negotiations, disputes, etc. which can be offered in exchange for sth(在谈判、争论等中)可用于讨价还价的优势;谈判筹码◆The proposed troop reductions were a useful bargaining counter in the disarmament talks. 裁减兵员的提议是这次裁军谈判中一个有用的讨价还价的筹码。